…message. Instagram took to Twitter to tell users it’s working on the problem: Instagram is experiencing some technical issues. We’re aware and working on a fix. — Instagram(@instagram) August 28, 2014 Postscript (Aug. 28, 5:45 p.m. Eastern): After nearly two hours of downtime, Instagram…

…group of advertisers and emphasizing that it would work to avoid alienating its users. In today’s announcement, Instagram continued to stress that cautious theme: As Instagram builds its business, we’ve put our community first every step of the way. And since introducing ads last November,…

…Shutterstock.com Instagram is trying to make it easier for people to search and discover content on its service, with a revamped Explore box to help users find trending information and improved search for those directly seeking stuff out. The updates, rolling out today on Instagram’s iOS and…

…fits in well with organic fashion-focused images already being posted on Instagram. It’s a high-quality image that will stand out, but it fits the context of an Instagram feed. Along these lines, make sure your Instagram images are high-quality so they fit in naturally with other photos on the…

…Instagram has announced that starting this week, you can switch among multiple accounts using its app. Instagram shared the news on Twitter: Starting this week, you can switch between multiple accounts! 🎉 Learn more: https://t.co/Clq8JHzwaS pic.twitter.com/r6fb67XTQ8 — Instagram(@instagram)…

…to advertisers. However, today, Instagram is rolling out the ability for users and brands to upload minute-long videos to their accounts. Before today’s announcement, 60-second video could only be utilized through Instagram Ads. This is a big shift for Instagram, which previously capped video…

…with Instagram, the ability to effectively communicate. Right now communicating within the app is very difficult, especially for popular users and brands. The only way to notify a user is by using their Instagram handle or tagging in a photo. There are currently a handful of Instagram messaging…

…and start cranking out new Instagram ads, there are a few things you need to consider first. Download this white paper from Offerpop to learn why you need to be advertising on Instagram, how to ensure your ads resonate with your audience and what native ads on Instagram perform better. Visit Digital…

…video doesn’t have to be 15-seconds to import, either. Instagram says users can edit down videos before they’re shared. Other updates include a photo straightening tool in the Instagram iOS app, and the addition of video capabilities to the Instagram app available to Android 4.0 users.

…Instagram is testing video ads in a carousel format and has a few major brands already lined up to give the product a try. According to a company release, Taco Bell, Airbnb, Macy’s and ASOS have begun testing video ads in the carousel. The carousel ad format itself isn’t new; Instagram…

…users. Today, the app officially launched the Android version to the public on Google Play. Instagram for Android — Available Now. bit.ly/HdnnM5 — Instagram(@instagram) April 3, 2012 Until today, Instagram was only available for iPhone users or iPad users and was released in October of 2010.…

…have access again; and no, Instagram isn’t planning a mass delete of inactive accounts. #DontDeleteMyAccount Panic On Instagram Over Account Deletion Rumor, our story yesterday, covers how some on Instagram began panicking yesterday over rumors that Instagram was going to delete accounts…